Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Tolbert was shot and killed while observing several people in a store, after it had closed, drinking illegal liquor. When store owner's son discovered him watching him and his friends he fired four shots from a rifle from within the store through the front door. As Policeman Tolbert returned fire, a bullet passed through the door and killed him. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Tolbert served with the Tallapoosa Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Tallapoosa community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Tolbert.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Oscar Tolbert is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In GA, 549 of 905 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 60.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Tallapoosa Police Department, 4 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Oscar Tolbert's cause is highlighted.
How Oscar Tolbert Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Oscar Tolbert is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Oscar Tolbert was killed by rifle.
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